Audit Senior

Insite Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Pension

Learning & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Volunteer day

Job summary

Insite Group is seeking an Audit Senior in Manchester with hybrid working to take ownership of audits from planning to completion. You will work directly with clients, manage fieldwork, and guide junior colleagues while delivering high-quality external audits.

The role balances technical audit work with client interaction and leadership potential, with progression toward senior management in a growing accountancy practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or actively working towards qualification.
• External audit experience within accountancy practice.
• Ability to lead small audit teams and review work.
• Strong communication with clients and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete external audit assignments across a diverse portfolio.
• Lead audit fieldwork, testing, analytical review and completion procedures.
• Supervise and review junior team members and provide feedback.
• Develop relationships with clients and understand their businesses.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communications

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH software

Job description

The Role

Audit Senior

Salary: £38,000-£42,000 + benefits
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Industry: Accountancy

Are you an experienced auditor looking for a role where you can take ownership of assignments, build strong client relationships and continue developing your career within a supportive practice environment? This could be an excellent opportunity to step into a role with genuine responsibility and progression.

We're working with a well-established accountancy practice that is continuing to grow and is looking for an Audit Senior to join its team. You'll work closely with managers and directors across a varied portfolio, gaining exposure to a broad range of clients while taking an active role in delivering high-quality external audits.

As an Audit Senior, you'll take responsibility for audits from planning through to completion, working directly with clients and providing support and guidance to more junior members of the team. The role offers a good balance of technical audit work, client interaction and team leadership, making it well suited to someone who wants to build towards an Assistant Manager position.

What you'll be doing

• Planning and completing external audit assignments across a diverse client portfolio.


• Taking responsibility for audit fieldwork, testing, analytical review and completion procedures.


• Leading smaller audit teams on-site and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently.


• Building trusted relationships with clients and developing a strong understanding of their businesses.


• Reviewing the work of trainees and junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.


• Supporting managers and directors with more complex assignments and technical matters.


• Identifying potential issues during audits and communicating findings clearly to clients and senior colleagues.


• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with relevant UK auditing and accounting standards.


• Contributing to the continued development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring.

What we're looking for

You’ll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards your qualification, with solid experience gained within external audit. You should have:

• Previous audit experience within an accountancy practice.


• Experience of working across a varied portfolio, including owner-managed businesses and SMEs.


• Strong understanding of audit planning, fieldwork, testing and completion.


• Confidence communicating with clients and managing relationships independently.


• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior colleagues.


• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.


• Good commercial awareness and the ability to understand how different businesses operate.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in progressing your career.


• Experience with CCH or similar audit/accounting software would be advantageous.

What's on offer

• £38,000-£42,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications.


• Flexible hybrid working.


• Generous annual leave, including an additional day off for your birthday.


• Salary sacrifice car scheme.


• Option to purchase additional holiday.


• Company pension.


• Dedicated learning and development opportunities.


• Health and wellbeing initiatives.


• Mental health support.


• Paid volunteering day.


• Regular social, community and wellbeing activities.


• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing accountancy environment.